Your First Step to a Future of Innovation

Kyushu University
School of Engineering
International Undergraduate Programs

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Your First Step to a Future of Innovation
Why study at Kyushu University
Fukuoka: Settling in the City with Great Potential
International Undergraduate Programs
Engineering Programs
Life Beyond the Classroom
Launch your Future
Supporting You

Your First Step to a
Future of Innovation
It is said that every journey begins with a single step. We invite you to take yourfirst step with the School of Engineering at Kyushu University, utilizing a uniqueeducation and research environment to lead your personal journey to become afuture innovator.

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Founded in

1911

Premier National
Seven University

students
13% international

Number of students

18,585RU 11

Top Research Universities
in Japan

Selected as

Super Global University
QS World University
Rankings in 2021

124th

Kyushu University

Since its establishment in 1911 as the 4th Imperial University, Kyushu
University has grown into an international research institution
comprised of 12 undergraduate schools, 21 graduate schools, 16
faculties and a university hospital. Under the new slogan “Lead thenext 100 years, leap to be in the best 100 world” which was set in2011, Kyushu University is committed to educational and researchadvancement over the next century and aims to be ranked within theworld’s top 100 in all disciplines. The university’s new flagship “ItoCampus” is the heart of an academic research city built on cooperation
with government and industry.

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Why

Study atOne of the
National Seven
University GroupKyushu University is a former
imperial university founded by the
Empire of Japan before World War
Ⅱ. These universities distinguishthemselves as Japan’s “Ivy
League” and remain the cream ofcrop in research and prestige.

Japan’s 4th oldest
engineering school
Since the very beginning, we havetaken pride in contributing to thedevelopment of Japanese society.
The Faculty of Engineering of
Kyushu University may trace its
history back to 1911 when Kyushu
Imperial University was establishedwith the colleges of medicine andengineering.

Tapping into
world-class research
infrastructure

Our very low student and faculty
ratio promises you an optimallearning environment with a highlevel of interaction, engagement
and academic support. Students
main also gain much individual
attention from their teachers andtheir research supervisor.

The university is currently working toenhance its international profile
under the government’s Top
Global University project while anumber of engineering andtechnology subjects are already inthe top 100 QS world rankings – thetop 0.5% among 20,000 universities.

A member of Japan’s
Research University 11
RU 11 is a consortium which wasestablished in 2009 consisting of
the top 9 national and 2 private
universities in Japan. Its
membership shows that Kyushu
University is highly active inresearch in the international
academic community.

The flagship Ito Campus features
state-of-the-art facilities andequipment for research.
Undergraduate students may also
take advantage of this as they
study in their program andconduct graduation research intheir final year of study.

Very low Student toFaculty ratio of 9:1

Developing asJapan’s Top
Global University

Strong ties withindustry, both local
and international

Inspired by brightminds from acrossthe globe

We are active in cooperation withbusiness and industry, withcompanies maintaining theirlaboratories on-campus,
facilitating a seamless transaction
between academic research andcommercial development andapplication.

2,270 international students from91 countries and regions are
studying in Kyushu University.*1 The
number of foreign students is on
the rise yearly. The university isamong the top five universities inJapan with the highest ratio ofinternational students.
*1 As of May 1, 2021

World-level Research Institute and Notable ResearchInternational Institutefor Carbon-Neutral
Energy Research:
I 2CNER- Carbon-neutral energy
research for the creation of asustainable andenvironmentally-friendly
society3

Next-Generation Fuel
Cell Research Center:
NEXT-FC- Next-generation fuel cellresearch for a low-carbon
society and a solution to
global warming

Center for Organic
Photonics andElectronics Research:
OPERA- Organic materials and devices
for creating future electronics

Research Institute ofApplied Mechanics:
RIAM- Ultra-efficient,next-generation compact windlens power systems

Research andDevelopment Center
for Taste and Odor
Sensing: R&D TAOS
- Taste sensors to detect andidentify flavor (a world-firstinvention)FUKUOKA

Settling in the city with great potential
In 2017, Fukuoka, home to Kyushu University, was ranked the number one city inJapan for Potential Growth with its tolerance of diversity, spirit to take on new
challenges, and promotion of innovation. The city positions itself as Japan's
start-up capital and can boast an internationally-recognized high quality oflife. Come and explore your potential in this vibrant city!

A great livable city
Fukuoka, which literally means “Happy Hill” is apleasant and cosmopolitan city; the 5th largest
metropolis in Japan. 95% of its population reportsatisfaction with life and it was ranked as the world’s
7th most livable city by Monocle Magazine in 2016.
Fukuoka enjoys a growing reputation as a modern,vibrant regional trade and production center, and isbrimming with a dynamic and cosmopolitan
atmosphere. The new flagship campus of Kyushu
University, Ito Campus, is located in the western partof Fukuoka city in the middle of the Itoshimapeninsula, an area that is rich in nature and has beautiful oceans nearby. Itoshima is ranked as the most
liveable area in Fukuoka prefecture and is one of the top areas for quality of life in the world.
In 2021, Itoshima was ranked third in the Monocle’s Small Cities Index, a list of the world's best andbrightest cities.

Gateway to Asia

Vladivostok

Fukuoka is often called the "Gateway
to Asia" because there are manyflights that connect Fukuoka
International Airport to Asia's major
cities which include hub airports
such as Singapore Changi Airportand Hong Kong International Airport.
Fukuoka has also been Japan's
culture gateway and contributed tothe development of Japan’s history
and culture since ancient times
through active cultural exchanges
with Asian countries.

600min

New Delhi

70min
320min1stShanghaiTaipei

150minTokyo
Fukuoka 70min

In 2011, Fukuoka prefecture, Fukuoka city andKitakyushu city were selected as one of seveninternational strategic zones of Japan, as theplatform for developing Japanese green
technology for export to the rest of Asia. Thisinitiative aims to bring together industry andtechnology related to urban environment
infrastructures; a field that Japan has promoted,
refined and gained experience with in order totackle global environmental issues. Fukuoka willlead the way in the development of green
technology as it grows together with the rest of
Asia. Furthermore, many leading companies havebeen founded in Fukuoka and Kitakyushu cities,
including Yaskawa Electric and Toto Ltd. Japanesecompanies that have become household names
throughout the world have a strong presence,
including famous automobile companies such as
Toyota Motors Kyushu Inc. and Nissan Motors
Kyushu Co. Ltd.

500km
1,000km

Bangkok

2,000km

385minSingapore

Jakarta

Most desirable cities(among 100 cities in Japan)

90min
120min( among all cities in Japan, 2020 & 2021 )City growthpotential

Seoul,

A platform for Japanese
green technology

Population
increaseby number

11(among designated cities)stst
Ratio of young
population(ages 15-19)

1stNumber ofinternational
students(among designated cities)3rdLowestfood cost(among 21 major cities)

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INTERNATIONAL UNDERG-Leading to a Bachelor of EngineeringBecause of the wide-ranging inﬂuences of engineers on society, engineers not only require special knowledge
in their respective ﬁelds, but also an understanding of ethics in engineering, a profound awareness of thediversity of humanity, and a broad education about the environment and the role of human beings within it. In
keeping with this view of engineering's responsibility to society as a whole, IUP students take liberal arts
subjects and science core classes in KIKAN Education provided in Center Zone for the ﬁrst year, then proceed
to take specialized subjects common to the four programs oﬀered by the School of Engineering located inWest Zone, and others that are speciﬁc to each program for the remainder of their study. During theSpecialized Education period, students can also participate in “International Collaborative Capstone Project”,
an innovative 1.5-year educational program, where agriculture and engineering students study together andcollaborate.

1st
KIKAN Education

3 rd

2nd

Specialized Education

Liberal Arts:

Common Engineering:

Japanese Issues, Global Issues, Intercultural Encounters,
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Learning of Social Issues,
Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Philosophy,
Introduction to Law, Language and Communication in Society, etc.

Advanced Engineering, Engineering Ethics,
Industry, Ordinary Diﬀerential Equation,
Function Theory, Engineering Mathematics,
Information Processing, etc.

Science Core:
Fundamental Physics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Basic Chemistry,
Fundamental Organic Chemistry, Introductory Biology,
Basic Laboratory Experiments in Natural Sciences, etc.

International Collaborative CInternational Co-Learning Practice in Science
Technology Collaborative Fieldwork in Science
Technical Communication 1~3, Japanese LanWest Zone

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GRADUATE PROGRAMSTOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE IUP

1 . Education by top professors, research with leading scientists
2 . Study in English, learn Japanese
3 . Very small interactive classes of 4-6 people
4 . Join the brightest minds from across the globe
5 . International collaborative learning opportunities across disciplines

4 th& Graduation ResearchMechanical &Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering &Computer Science

andand Technology
guage Courses

Civil Engineering

apstoneApplied Chemistry

Japanese
ComplexIntroduction toCenter Zone

Japanese Language Courses
From university entrance until graduation,
students can learn the Japanese language. For
the ﬁrst year and half, they obtain all-roundedJapanese skills through twice-a-week required
Japanese courses which are oﬀered at eightlevels, ranging from beginner to advanced
level. In the Specialized Education, students
can further improve their Japanese
proﬁciency to business level through elective
Japanese language courses which are oﬀered
at three levels: low intermediate, highintermediate and advanced level.

East Zone
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Applied Chemistry
In Applied Chemistry, the creation of materials with structure and functions
controlled at atomic and/or molecular levels is studied, with the goal ofcontributing to the sustainable growth of human society and environmental
conservation. In this program, we provide an advanced education in chemistrywhich can be applied to various ﬁelds, and cover a range of materials fromorganic, inorganic to biomolecules.

Nano
Technology

Examples of Classes:
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry▶ Analytical Chemistry▶ Biochemistry

Physical Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry▶ Chemical Reaction Engineering▶ Coordination Chemistry

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Bioscience

Information
Technology

Applied Chemistry

Message from a STUDENT

Jiarui Song
China

Environmental
Science

Enrolled in 2020

Studying in the IUP program has been an incredibly intellectually challenging
yet tremendously rewarding experience. Courses here are designed with agood balance between professional knowledge and practical experiences. The
small capacity of classes offers you intimate relationships with classmates andallows you to gain individual attention from world-renowned professors. Multidisciplinary courses,
professional faculty, the vibrant international community, and laboratory with advanced equipment –all in the IUP program – are only a few of the countless reasons I would recommend IUP appliedchemistry to anyone who is seeking to gain a solid understanding in the field of chemistry.

Examples of Laboratories:▶ Molecular Self-Assembly▶ OLED▶ Biomimetic Chemistry▶ Fuel Cell

▶ Carbon Nanotube▶ Drug Delivery System▶ Li-Battery▶ Photocatalysts

Civil Engineering
In Civil Engineering, the building, maintenance and control of social
infrastructure is taught, including studies into restoration of devastatednatural environments, all for the purpose of a happier and healthier society. In
this program, students learn about the latest technologies, in various ﬁelds ofbuilding design and construction, urban planning, and soil and water
environment preservation.

Social Infrastructure andStructures

Examples of Classes:
Structural Mechanics
Hydraulics▶ Soil Mechanics▶ Transportation Planning

Disaster Mitigation System Engineering
Environmental System Engineering▶ Mathematics of Planning▶ Construction Materials

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Transportation and
Urban Planning

Civil Engineering

Disaster Prevention andGeotechnical Engineering

Message from a STUDENT

Anna Belanger
CanadaEnrolled in 2020

Studying in the IUP Civil Engineering course has been very pleasant.
I had the opportunity to meet and learn from world-class researchers in
different fields. The 1st year’s KIKAN education courses help you develop
communication skills, critical thinking and build up general knowledge.
Then, the specialized courses give you the skills and knowledge necessary to become a cultured andforward-looking civil engineer. You will also get a lot of hands-on experience. There are laboratories
offered in most, if not all research areas of civil engineering, so I am very excited to enroll in one formy last year of study.

Environmental andWatershed System Engineering

Examples of Laboratories:▶ Earthquake Engineering▶ Transportation System▶ Ecological Engineering▶ Structure Analysis▶ Concrete Engineering▶ Urban System Planning7▶ Landscape Engineering▶ Geo-Disaster Prevention

Electrical Engineeringand Computer Science
In Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, a systematic program isprovided to learn about electricity, electrical energy, electronics,
communication, data science and computers. The program will guide you to
be a highly skilled engineer or researcher to create new products and newservices in wide industrial ﬁelds ranging from social infrastructure to cuttingedge application of information.

Electrical andElectronic Engineering

Examples of Classes:
Linear Circuits
Logic Circuits▶ Programming Methodology▶ Programming PracticeComputer Architecture
Fundamentals of Integrated Circuits▶ Electric Energy▶ Practice in Logic Design

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Electrical Engineering andComputer Science

Message from a STUDENT
ComputerEngineering

Abdul Berr
Pakistan

Electronic andCommunication Engineering

Enrolled in 2020

My experience at Kyushu University has been ideal. The EECS department
has a vast array of fields of interest to look into. The best part is that you havethe opportunity to familiarize yourself with different laboratories andresearches through lab-tour courses from the very start, helping to inculcate
and refine a keen interest of the field you want to choose. I believe that the practical learning of thiscourse will be very helpful in shaping an analytical engineer for the modern industry. I chose thisprogram so I can indulge in research experience aided by highly accomplished professors. I hope
the coming years will be even more insightful.

Examples of Laboratories:▶ Automatic Control▶ Artificial Intelligence▶ Superconductivity▶ Data Science▶ Sensing Technologies▶ Communication Network▶ Satellite Communication ▶ Cognitive Science

Mechanical andAerospace Engineering

In Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, future generations of technicians
and researchers are nurtured in the culture of “monozukuri”, or innovationand manufacturing. Students gain a diverse knowledge of mechanical andaerospace engineering, essential for the development of cutting-edge
technology such as automobiles, hydrogen energy, robots with AI, aircrafts
and rockets, etc.

Thermal Fluids

Examples of Classes:
Strength of Materials
Dynamics of Machinery▶ Internal Combustion Engines▶ Manufacturing Processes

Computational Methods
Machine Design▶ Systems Control▶ Aerospace Engineering

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Mechanical Systems
and Control

Mechanical andAerospace Engineering

Message from a STUDENT

Minhaj Al Islam
Bangladesh

Enrolled in 2020

Japan has always been the pioneer in developing efficient mechanical systems.
The aeronautics industry here is growing rapidly, which creates excellent
opportunities for an aviation enthusiast like me. So far, my experience at Kyushu
University has been great. The bachelor course has a well-organized curriculumthat encompasses all the necessary advanced theoretical courses to help me
understand the world of engineering better. I also got to become familiar with many of the excellent
research laboratories that Kyushu University has during my first year and that will certainly help me plan
better for my future years. I believe my undergraduate education at Kyushu University has been extremely
helpful for me to equip myself with engineering skills and expertise. Kyushu University offers theopportunity to do extensive lab research in the 4th year and I am very much looking forward to that!

Strength ofMaterials

Machine Designand Manufacturing

Aeronautics
and Astronautics

Examples of Laboratories:▶ Hydrogen Utilization▶ Thermal Engineering▶ Machine Design▶ Space System Engineering▶ Manufacturing Process▶ Systems Control▶ Aerospace Structure▶ Strength of Materials

8Life Beyond the Class
There's more to a great higher education experience than lectures and experiments. Participating invarious extracurricular activities leads to increased productivity in your studies and a better quality oflife while living in Japan. We encourage our students to explore their interests and expand theirknowledge as they join these extra-curricular activities.

Club Activities
Currently Kyushu University has well-over 170 clubs and societies allowing you
to connect your passions with your campus experience. Joining a club on
campus is a great way to meet new friends, develop new skills and broaden yourhorizon! They cover a variety of fields. Some of these clubs have come to be
known outside Japan through their participation in international competitions.
Aikido, Kendo, Swimming, Soccer, Ice Hockey,
Yacht, Horseback riding, Baseball, Debating,
Photography,Hang-glider, Philharmonic Orchestra,
Brass Band, Choir, and many moreWorkshop "Sozo Kobo"
The "Sozo Kobo" workshop is a facility that provides you with thefreedom and opportunity to exercise your ingenuity and express
yourself, developing and manufacturing your own original ideas.
This unique workshop environment not present at otheruniversities is supported and managed by the school ofEngineering and department of Mechanical Engineering.
Currently the following 5 projects are under-way:▶ Robocon Team▶ Kyushu Humanoid Project▶ Wind Tunnel and Turbine Frontier▶ Formula Project▶ Planet-Q

Student Voice
Catherine Helena Mulyadi(Enrolled in 2019, Applied Chemistry)

Indonesia

During my study at Kyushu University, I am
grateful to have experienced excellent education
and an international atmosphere. Here, I get tomeet people from various backgrounds andexplore Japan thoroughly. Moreover, I can alsojoin student activities such as volunteering andstudent circles. My volunteering activities areabout sharing my culture with Japanese elementary schools, allowing me toimprove my Japanese language proﬁciency. Meanwhile, my current circle is
Garuda Beudhaya, an Indonesian traditional dance circle, that is part of theIndonesian Student Association based in Fukuoka. Indonesia is known for
its cultural diversity, shown by the various traditional clothes, dances, anddelicacies. Garuda Beudhaya represents saman dance where the performers
dance in a sitting position. Sometimes, the dance team participates incompetitions, cultural shows, and events.
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Leadership and Volunteering
Kyushu University provides you with plenty of leadership and community
engagement opportunities. Many IUP students work in the student
association on and off campus and develop leadership andcommunication skills. Whether it is teaching about cultural diversity toelementary school students, cleaning up the environment or promoting
tourism, they take part in various volunteer projects for the community.
IUP Students Union
IUP Student Press Assistant▶ Kyushu University Foreign Students Association▶ Kyushu University International Friendship Association▶ Fukuoka Overseas Students Association▶
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Here you can see the activities of KUFSA.

Language Exchange
Do you want to learn a new language and make new friends? Kyushu University
SALC (Self-Access Learning Center) is offering various autonomous
language learning opportunities outside the formal classes. In the Language
Table Program, you can practice speaking a new language in a relaxedatmosphere once a week. In the Tandem Learning Program, you can improveyour language skills and learn new culture as you meet your partner from adifferent background. This is a good place to make Japanese friends.

Kyushu University LibraryCentral Library
Located at the heart of Ito Campus, the Central Library is the flagship libraryof Kyushu University’s five libraries. The library’s vast space ofapproximately 20,000m2 is well-equipped with many facilities including
Active Learning Space and Maker Space, and offers various materials acrossdisciplines. Among them, materials of humanities and social sciences that
the University has accumulated over many years are centralized. This libraryis particularly popular with students during their KIKAN education studies.

About
3,500,000

Holding of books

About

1,400
Seats

19,279 ㎡
Total area

Science and Technology Library
Located in the West Zone, this library offers materials relating tomathematics, natural sciences, engineering, information science, andagriculture. It is equipped with an automated storage and retrieval system,
which can hold up to 700,000 materials. In addition, the library has a wide
range of learning spaces, including shared learning spaces "learningcommons" and an "international lounge" with a collection of Japanese
textbooks and books about Japan in English.

About
1,200,000

Holding of books

1,042
Seats

60

Computers

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Launchyour Future
After studying in our programs for 4 years, a variety of career paths are open to IUP graduates.
Because Kyushu University is a research-led university, more than 80 percent of graduates proceed toa masterʼs degree as part of the international graduate programs at Kyushu University or otherprestigious universities, either in Japan or abroad. The remainder of our graduates pursue theirprofessional careers in industry in Japan, abroad or in their home country.
employment

15%

85%

Kyushu University, University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, University of Oxford,
University College of London, Delft University of Technology, ISAE SUPAERO, EPFL
(École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne), RWTH Aachen University, Technical
University of Munich, Warsaw University of Technology, Dartmouth College, Rochester
University, Carnegie Mellon University, Indiana University, Tsinghua University, etc.

graduate school

IUP Career Supports

There is also a range of career support available exclusively for IUP students.
● Share your Experiences (Internship Report Meeting)● Career Seminars by Fukuoka International Student Support Center● Career Seminars by Alumni

Kyushu University Job Hunting Support

While IUP Coordinators and the School of Engineering oﬀer support for internships and job-hunting, students can also seek
comprehensive support from Kyushu Universityʼs Student Support Center through individual career counselling services,
on/oﬀ campus job-hunting events, career seminars, and employment information.

To learn more about our universityʼs career support system
for international students, please visit
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IUP Alumni’s Journey
Nga Phung (Class of 2015)

Postdoctoral Researcher, Eindhoven University of Technology
Currently living in the Netherlands

Biography

Vietnam2015 B. Eng. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kyushu University
2017 MSc with honour, Sustainable Energy Technology, Technische Universiteit Delft
2020 PhD, Material Science in Solar Energy, Universität Potsdam
2020 May- Sept. Postdoctoral Researcher, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin

Q1. What did you do after graduating from Kyushu University?

I moved to the Netherlands to do my master program in Sustainable Energy Technology at Delft University of Technology.
Then afterwards, I did my PhD in Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (Germany) in Material Science for solar energy research.
Currently, Iʼm working at Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands) as a researcher on the same topic.

Q2. How did you choose your current career path?

Growing up, environmental issues have always been close to my heart. Hence, when
I chose my bachelor program, I aimed to study environmental engineering. During
my third year of bachelorʼs, I found the passion for the sustainable energy
technologies, which, I strongly believe, are essential for a transition to a sustainable
society from an intensive fossil fuel one. I chose to study the Solar Energy track at
Delft University of Technology. My masterʼs thesis was on the development of solar
cells. Ever since, I have been immersed in material research for solar energy.

Q3. What is your most memorable experience from
Kyushu University?

This is a diﬃcult question because there are so many memories and great
experiences at Kyushu University. If I need to pick one, I would choose the study
trips to Ariake Sea. I did my bachelor thesis in the lab of Prof. Dr. Shinichiro Yano.
One of his research directions at that point was to investigate the water quality of
the area. I had an opportunity to join two ﬁeld trips to collect samples. The beautiful
landscape and the chance to experience living on a boat for 2 days enchanted me.
Not only did I have a chance to know more about Ariake Sea, I could connect withother people in the same lab. One of the best moments was my ﬁrst time seeing awild dolphin!

Q4. What advice would you give to the current IUP
students?

Itʼs not always easy to know exactly what you want to do in the future, but itʼs okay.
For me, even though I always thought I would do something relating to theenvironment, I didnʼt know what I would do until the end of my bachelorʼs degree.
Finally, I deﬁned my path during the 2 years in the Netherlands. Thus, you should
experience as much as you can, ﬁnd what you are good at and also what you enjoy
doing, then you will know what would be a good choice for you. And of course,
enjoy your university life!

IUP Alumni Association

In the summer of 2021, we held our very ﬁrst International Alumni Networking Event for IUP students in the Schoolof Agriculture and the School of Engineering. We established IUPʼs Alumni Association composed with 12 membersof alumni and current students with the help of IUP coordinators of both schools.

12Supporting You
We have a comprehensive support system for international students on and oﬀ campus available fromthe moment you arrive in Fukuoka. For example, ateam of students who are assigned to each newstudent will support them in adjusting to life in Japan.
English-speaking staﬀ at the student oﬃce are always
on stand by to help you with necessary documents
and procedures. A specially-assigned coordinator and aclass advisor will help you with any aspect of yourcampus life.
Student Supporters

English-speaking Counselors

Academic Supporters

English-speaking staﬀ

Free Medical Consultation

Class Advisors

Coordinator

Research Supervisor

Housing
Both two of the dormitories on campus together with the two close to the campus areinternational dormitories where international students and Japanese students live together.
Each room is fully-furnished with facilities to make your campus life safe and comfortable.
IUP students are guaranteed a room for their ﬁrst year. Even after that, students canreceive assistance from the university in ﬁnding accommodation near the campus.

On Campus

Oﬀ Campus

Dormitory 1 (252 13m² single rooms)

18,500 yen

Dormitory 2 (241 17m² single rooms/20 43m² rooms formarried couples)

25,500 yen

Dormitory 3 (Shared rooms for 128 people/32 units of 4
people: 2 Japanese and 2 International Students)

25,500 yen

Ito Harmony House (17m² single rooms, largest dormitory for
581 students of a 1:1 ratio between Japanese and international
student）

16,500 yen

Settle International (Private-run international dormitory locatednear Ito Campus, 21.69m² single rooms, fully ﬁnished room
including free wiﬁ, optional meal service is available)

37,000 yen

Student VoiceLin Yi Hsin

(Enrolled in 2019, Applied Chemistry)
TaiwanI spent my ﬁrst year in Dormitory III, where a ﬂat shared by four people: two international students
and two Japanese students. There were social events for the entire dormitory. The weekly Coﬀee
Hour was the time that I was always looking forward to. People gather around in the common room,
enjoying snacks while watching rugby games on TV together, playing board games, or just simply
learning diﬀerent languages from each other. There were also lots of parties throughout the year suchas Summer barbeque, Halloween party, Christmas party, and so on. Many of the Japanese students
in this dorm spoke good English so I wasnʼt struggling too much for language barrier. Instead, I wasable to make a lot of friends from diﬀerent backgrounds and created unforgettable memories
together.

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Financial Supports

IUP programs were launched as part of Kyushu Universityʼs Global 30 initiative with funding for students from the Japanese
government. Although this project has ﬁnished, the University continues to oﬀer a generous ﬁnancial aid package (tuition fee
waiver and various scholarships including MEXT scholarship) exclusively to our students.

Student Fees
1st year

Enrollment Fee

Annual Tuition

282,000 JPY

535,800 JPY
267,900 JPY
Annual Tuition

2nd yearonwards

535,800 JPY

International students in IUP programs are entitled to receive 50% exemption oftuition for the first year if they meet the necessary conditions.

Scholarship
MEXT Scholarship

Kyushu University
IUP Scholarship

JASSO Scholarship

Eligibility

Several successful
admitted students

Up to 10 successful
admitted applicants

Several successful
admitted students

Duration

4 years

1 year *2

6 months

Monthly Allowance

117,000 JPY *1

60,000 JPY

48,000JPY*1 Additionally enrollment fee, full tuition fee, a round-trip air tickets are covered.
*2 From the 2 nd year onwards, a yearly academic progress review will be conducted for the selection of this scholarship’s recipients.

Admission Flow
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Apply Online (Submit application documents)
Document Screening (Evaluation of submitted documents)
Online Interview

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DecemberStart your study at IUP(Orientations held in September)

Admission/Scholarship Result

For the latest admission information, please visit
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Websites
International Undergraduate Programs
https://iup.eng.agr.kyushu-u.ac.jp

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For further informat ion about our educational program

Tokyo

QUBES-Student Website
http://qubes.kyushu-u.ac.jp

For the updated informat ion of our students’ campus life

Contact

Fukuoka●

Kyushu University School of Engineering
Address: 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
Email: kotiupe@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp